Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
SUE Technician II
Locate and map subsurface utilities using EM, GPR, and vacuum excavation while supervising crew.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Collaborate with a team on diverse utility projects. • Read and interpret utility records, as‑built and survey drawings, and highway design plans. • Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies. • Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck, performing test holes to expose utilities. • Apply appropriate traffic maintenance and process “One‑Call” tickets. • Coordinate survey work related to SUE and supervise field crew activities. • Train junior crew members and represent Colliers in the field, communicating with utility companies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸utility locating
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸traffic maintenance
- ▸survey coordination
- ▸drawing interpretation
- ▸field training
What You Bring
• Minimum 2 years experience with electromagnetic/geophysical designating technologies; vacuum excavation experience preferred. • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and software; basic computer skills. • Strong communication, collaboration, and safety‑focused mindset. • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather, walking several miles daily, and lifting equipment up to 80 lb. • Clean driving record with good driving skills; occasional travel, overtime, nights/weekends as needed. • Proficient in English for reading, writing, and verbal instructions.
Requirements
- ▸em design
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸quick learner
- ▸communication
- ▸safety focus
- ▸clean driving
Benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $27.00 to $35.00, dependent on qualifications, and requires a pre‑employment drug screen along with participation in the company’s random drug‑and‑alcohol testing program. Candidates must possess a clean driving record and be prepared for occasional travel, overtime, and night or weekend work. Colliers provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes company‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage, paid parental and military leave, disability and life insurance, a matched 401(k)/Roth plan, and generous paid time off. Employees also enjoy professional growth resources such as education reimbursement, an in‑house learning platform, mentorship, wellness programs, and participation in philanthropic activities.
Work Environment
Field